Unitree Robotics Australia Summit 2026

Building Australia's Robotics Future
About this Event

Join Australia's robotics, AI and automation leaders for a two-day summit exploring the technologies, partnerships and practical pathways shaping the future of robotics across education, industry and research.

Whether you're an educator, researcher, systems integrator, technology leader or industry professional, this summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts, experience the latest robotics technology and contribute to the national conversation on robotics adoption.

What You'll Experience

• Inspiring keynote presentations from leading Australian robotics and AI experts
• Live demonstrations of the latest Unitree humanoid and quadruped robots
• Practical discussions on robotics implementation across industry and education
• Technical sessions covering deployment, integration and support
• Networking opportunities with researchers, educators, industry leaders and technology specialists
• Interactive panel discussions exploring Australia's robotics future

Summit Themes

Together we'll explore three key questions:

🤖 The Future
How is robotics and embodied AI evolving, and what does it mean for Australia?

🏭 Real-World Applications
Where can robotics deliver practical value across industry, education and research?

🚀 Driving Adoption
How can Australia overcome the barriers to implementing robotics at scale?

DAY 1 - FUTURE, INDUSTRY

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome and summit opening
Host: C.R. Kennedy
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Keynote: The Future of Robotics and AI
Host: John McGiffin
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Featured Talk: Beyond Mobility: Teaching Robots to Interact with the Real Worl
Host: Dr Tirthankar Bandyopadhyay CSIRO Technologies
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Open discussion Q&A
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch and networking
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Keynote: The Robotics Needs of Australian Industry
Host: Rita Arrigo
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Learning to Work Together: Humanoid Robots, Human Intelligence and the Future
Host: Dana Kulić Director of Monash Robotics at Monash Univers
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
From Human Motion to Robot Intelligence: Training Humanoids to Move, Learn and
Host: Joshua Jones Xsens Technologies
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Day 1 synthesis and next steps
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Summit dinner

Info: Oakwood Premier Melbourne

DAY 2 - TECHNICAL CAPABIL

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Recap and Opening
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Exploring the Unitree humanoid range: R1, G1 and H2, features functions and us
Host: Jeff Bethell C.R. Kennedy
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Demonstration
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Humanoid Robotics Ethical & Cultural Considerations
Host: Dr Belinda Dunstan UNSW Creative Robotics Lab
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch and networking
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Keeping Robots Working: Service, Maintenance and the Infrastructure Behind Rob
Host: Mark Thomas EPS
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Quadruped in the Paddock: What Agriculture Can Teach Us About Embodied AI
Host: Ian Sinclair Senior Innovation & AI Analyst at the Unive
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Summit synthesis, commitments and close